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09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eating organic food and using supplements can prevent zinc and iron deficiencies

The world’s food supply is seriously lacking in iron and zinc, according to an international study led by researchers from the U.K. and Austria. Their article, released in the journal Global Food Security, looked at the current micronutrient deficiency in food systems around the world, especially in areas that need it. This phenomenon, which researchers dubbed […]

08/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Mango tree extract could prevent iron deficiency

Mangoes are well-known for their delicious and succulent fruit, but research has shown that the natural compounds of the bark could help maintain healthy levels of iron in your blood. An African study uncovered the anti-anemic potential of an aqueous extract from the mango tree bark. Iron is used by most metabolic processes in the […]

05/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Micronutrient intake is the key to maintaining health, especially for HIV patients

You might think that micronutrients aren’t that important given the small amounts that the body requires, but overlooking these essential dietary components can have significant repercussions for your health. They’re required for everyone to maintain a healthy immune system as well as brain, bone, nerve, blood and skin health, and a new study shows this […]

03/31/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Young man with end stage heart failure found to have too much iron in his blood; successfully reversed with chelation therapy

A recent case study involving a young Serbian man with end-stage heart failure has shed new light on the potential of chelation therapy to fully remediate certain serious health conditions without the need for major surgery. Published in the Journal of Medical Case Reports, the paper focuses specifically on juvenile hemochromatosis, a rare genetic disorder […]

05/21/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Are you at risk of iron overload and heart problems?

Too much iron is bad for you, particularly if you’re a man. Some men are predisposed to accumulating high levels of iron in their organs and glands, and this can contribute to their bodies undergoing oxidative stress, tissue damage, and early aging. Excessive iron intake can also place a man under greater risk of heart […]

04/25/2017 / By Russel Davis

Help your hair by eating these 10 foods full of healthy hair growth properties

With too many risks involved in making the hair more beautiful, it might prove beneficial to opt for a more natural approach. This article lists down certain vitamins and minerals that are essential for hair health, and the food sources where they can be found. Protein – Protein is the hair’s main component. Eat ample amounts of […]

04/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Your exhaustion could be a sign of iron deficiency

If exhaustion has become part of your life, you could be missing an important mineral. Iron is crucial to the red blood cells that move oxygen around our bodies, and the lack of iron is often manifested through fatigue. Combine this with a pale appearance and shortness of breath, and these could be signs of […]

04/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

We kidney not: Kidney beans are good for you

They say big things come in small packages, and the kidney bean is proof of that. More than just an important ingredient in chili con carne, this humble superfood is packed full of vitamins and minerals linked to the reduction of many diseases. Just a few kidney beans a day can keep the bad stuff […]

04/03/2017 / By D. Samuelson

Will this French superfood crawl its way to American restaurants?

Escargot is the name for snail in the French tongue. These slimy little creatures have long been considered a delicacy in France, a nation well versed in the art of distinctive cuisine. France even celebrates a National Snail Day every May 24th, says Snailworld.com, who also reports that snails have been eaten for thousands of years because they are “low in fat […]

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